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The Explained Desk of The Indian Express writes analyses and explanatory articles on a range of topics, including current affairs, politics, global events, sports, health and lifestyle.
US President Donald Trump praised Ahmed, saying he had "great respect" for him. His ally, William Ackman donated $100,000 towards a fundraiser for Ahmed's recovery, making it the highest pledge so far. Here is what to know
Sydney Bondi Beach Terror Attack: Before this, there had been small incidents targetting Jews in Australia over the past year. Here's what to know about Sunday's attack, in 4 points.
Voting unfolded in two phases on December 9 and 11 in 1,199 of the state’s 1,200 local bodies. The voter turnout for the first phase was 70.91%, while 76.08% of the electorate voted in the second phase. Here are three takeaways
In 2018, a five-judge constitution bench of the SC recognised passive euthanasia and laid down conditions and safeguards regarding the execution of such a living will. In January 2023, the court modified the order to make it less stringent.
Trump first announced the scheme in February, and in April, he showed a sample gold-coloured card bearing his visage to reporters on board Air Force One. Here is what to know.
“We will change the law retrospectively, and we will come looking for you,” Rahul Gandhi said while spelling out the need for electoral reform and accusing the Election Commission of India of not responding to any concern raised by the Opposition
In adhering to the Yellow Line, Israel will continue to control more than half of Gaza, including most agricultural land and the border crossing with Egypt. It would jeopardise the already-challenging second phase of US President Donald Trump's 20-point ceasefire plan
The drafting of the Indian Constitution was a mammoth task that the Constituent Assembly completed in nearly three years. Their first meeting was held on December 9, 1946, with greetings from other nations and the chairman’s address.
Nehru, in his letter to Bose, said the Vande Mataram controversy was a 'manufactured one by the communalists'. Here is what the rest of the letter said, and in what context it was written.
The song became popular during the freedom struggle and was adopted by the Indian National Congress in 1905 to rouse nationalist sentiment for the motherland.
Goa nightclub fire, Birch by Romeo Lane fire tragedy: As a fire rages, it consumes all available oxygen in the area. Here's why fumes from a fire are so deadly, and some steps to stay safe.
Hindu rate of growth explained: GDP growth data indicate that India had surpassed the Hindu rate of growth long before the 1991 liberalisation reforms were introduced. This was argued by economist Baldev Raj Nayar in a 2006 Economic and Political Weekly article
The agreement has raised several concerns as well. For instance, Cinema United, the American trade association for theatre owners, has called the deal 'an unprecedented threat to the global exhibition business'
The crude language came Tuesday, amid reports that an immigration enforcement operation could begin in the state of Minnesota, primarily focusing on Somalis living unlawfully in the United States.
Citing national security concerns, the Trump administration in June banned travel to the US by citizens of 12 of these countries and restricted access for those from the seven others.
In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump had said that he “will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries”. Now, all immigration applications from 19 ‘high-risk’ countries have been paused
The main goal of the HIRE Act is to strengthen America’s long-term economic and technological competitiveness by doubling the number of H-1B visas available each year
Netanyahu Corruption Trial Update: Netanyahu's request is unprecedented. Legal experts in his country have pointed out that if the pardon is granted while a trial is still underway, and Netanyahu continues with business as usual, it would effectively put him above the law.
The development means that the world’s three major rainforest regions — South American Amazon, Southeast Asia, and Africa — are now adding carbon into the atmosphere, exacerbating global warming
Italy joins a handful of nations that specifically criminalise femicide. What led to the gender-specific law, and why do the vast majority of countries still lack such laws? We explain.
